Tegan didn’t indulge him.

Their marriage had come to an end, and so had her feelings for him. That one sentence he’d said over the phone.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here."

It had been nothing more than a fleeting illusion. The truth had proven that it was all just her wishful thinking.

Lorian had never loved her.

Not ever!

…

Tegan still insisted on sleeping in the guest room. She left the master bedroom for Lorian. Neither of them was in a good mood, and they didn’t sleep at all that night.

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